Press Releases and Articles
Hunter harvest stats show slight increase in elk in 2022, drop in mule deer and white-tailed deer
| idfg-cliess
While it was another good year for elk hunter harvest, both mule deer and white-tailed deer saw drops in overall harvest and remained below the 10-year average.
Overall, big game harvests tend to fluctuate slightly from year to year due to numerous factors, including weather the prior winter and during hunting… more
Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for April 4
| idfg-jjackson
Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023- 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Address: Idaho Fish and Game Southeast Region Office
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Winter feeding update for the Southeast Region (03/31/2023)
| idfg-jjackson
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game with input from the Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee (WFAC) initiated the feeding of deer and elk at several locations in the Southeast Region beginning in early February.
Approximately, 30 tons of deer feed is currently being distributed to 23… more
Public asked to avoid recreating on a trail near Georgetown due to an aggressive moose
| idfg-staff
An aggressive moose has been reported on a popular winter trail in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest near Georgetown. Members of the public have had recent encounters with this moose on the groomed trail extending beyond the parking area where Georgetown Canyon Road ends and Caribou-Targhee National Forest Road… more
Salmon Region trout stocking schedule for April
| idfg-mdemick
Anglers will have approximately 1,850 freshly stocked rainbow trout to catch at the following locations in April:
How to Be a Good Witness: What to do if you see someone shoot more than one animal
| idfg-scassinelli
You’re elk hunting and see someone across the canyon shoot and kill more than one elk, how would you report this? Providing the right details when reporting a wildlife crime not only helps our conservation officers investigate a case, but it ultimately increases the likelihood that a violator stealing Idaho’s… more
Harsh weather prompts F&G to ask for public’s help protecting wintering wildlife
| idfg-jbrower
It has been a long harsh winter for all of us in Idaho, and an especially hard one for big game animals in the Upper Snake and Southeast Regions. As the winter weather drags on with deep crusted snow, cold temperatures and little reprieve in sight, Fish and Game is asking people to recreate responsibly and not… more
F&G captures mountain lion in Ammon neighborhood
| idfg-jbrower
Wildlife biologists with Fish and Game captured an adult female mountain lion from an Ammon neighborhood on the morning of March 30. The lion was reported by a homeowner whose dog chased the lion into a tree. Given the proximity to Woodland Hills Elementary, the school was put on alert.
When wildlife staff… more
Moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunt application period is now open
| idfg-cliess
The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts is now open and runs through April 30. Hunters can apply online or at any Fish and Game office, license vendor or by telephone by calling (800) 554-8685.
Apply online at GoOutdoorsIdaho.comHunters are reminded that… more
Annual walleye netting on Lake Pend Oreille will begin on April 10
| idfg-tjross
Spring 2023 will mark the sixth year of netting operations to help control the walleye population in Lake Pend Oreille.
Walleye gill netting operations run for three weeks every spring on weekdays only. Crews target walleye that are grouping up to spawn in the shallow, northern sections of the lake. Netting… more
It's trout stocking time! Here's what's headed to Panhandle waters this April
| idfg-tjross
If you're looking for a good excuse to enjoy some spring weather while soaking a line, look no further. Over 43,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked in the Panhandle Region in April.
Important dates to help plan your April
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to general season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during April that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.
Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings.… more
2023 Lake Pend Oreille State of the Lake meeting to be held in-person on April 13
| idfg-tjross
The 2023 annual Lake Pend Oreille State of the Lake meeting will be held in-person on April 13. The meeting will be hosted at the Ponderay Events Center (401 Bonner Way, Ponderay) from 6 to 8:30 p.m. PDT.
April hunter education courses offered in Challis and Leadore
| idfg-mdemick
Aspiring hunters who have not completed a hunter education course, but are interested in applying for a controlled hunt, still have a chance of getting into a course before the controlled hunt application periods end.
April fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
March 28: Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
| idfg-mdemick
Weather conditions along the upper Salmon River were cold and windy during the past week, especially over the weekend. However, catch rates downstream of North Fork improved as more steelhead arrived in the area, and it was within this area that we observed the highest amount of angler effort.
Fish and Game traps and euthanizes female lion and pulls remaining traps from Hailey
| idfg-tthompson
After being set for 10 days, Fish and Game officers have pulled the remaining mountain lion traps from a Hailey neighborhood, after capturing and euthanizing two mountain lions to protect public safety. The lions were removed after they had become habituated to living inside Hailey city limits and causing safety… more
Craig Mountain video series: Forest health parts 1-5
| idfg-jbruns
Craig Mountain staff is working hard to conduct forest health operations on Craig Mountain WMA. Watch the short videos below to learn more about all the work that is being done including; timber harvest, mastication, wildlife screen, rehabilitation and recovery. Sit back, relax and enjoy!